Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognised face value; stamp-impressed paper; cheque forms; banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like of similar title
In plain English
This category includes unused postage, revenue, or similar stamps that have a recognized value in their country of issue, along with stamp-impressed paper and cheque forms. It also covers banknotes and certificates for stocks, shares, bonds, or other similar titles. The single subheading listed groups all these specific items together without further division.
6-digit subheadings (1)
Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.
Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognised face value; stamp-impressed paper; cheque forms; banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like of similar title
Covered items classified under 4907
- 4907Cash / Currency— country-by-country customs rules
Chapter 49 classification notes
Frequent misclassification in this chapter
Postcards / greeting cards (4909) vs. printed pictures (4911); academic journals (4902) vs. textbooks (4901).
Classification certainty
The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.
Binding tariff ruling databaseOther headings in Chapter 49
- 4901 — Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether…
- 4902 — Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or co…
- 4903 — Children's picture, drawing or colouring books
- 4904 — Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated
- 4905 — Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlase…
- 4906 — Plans and drawings; for architectural, engineering, industrial, commer…
- 4908 — Transfers (decalcomanias)
- 4909 — Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greet…
- 4910 — Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks
- 4911 — Printed matter, n.e.c., including printed pictures and photographs